Rennes (Brittany) Pop: 220,000
Situated on a small hill at the twining of the rivers Ille and Vilaine in the
Province of Bretagne, Rennes is another French city with ancient Roman heritage.
Modern Rennes offers a diverse economy of tourism, telecommunications, and
automobile (Citroen) production.
The city derives its name from a Celtic tribe, Redones, that had its capital
there.
One of Rennes' twin cities is Cork, Ireland. Attractions in Rennes: Les Transmusicales-annual
Les Tombees de la Nuit and
Travelling-cinema features
Renne's cathedral
Jardin du Thabor
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